The United Nations Climate Change Conference 2021 (COP26) is taking place in Glasgow, Scotland. There, representatives from various countries are present to discuss the effects of this phenomenon in the world, as well as to propose and implement solutions to reverse the situation. Taking advantage of the global exposure window, a hydrogen-powered ambulance was on display thanks to ULEMCo.
This company showed the public health vehicle called Project Zerro (Zero Emission Rapid Response Operations) that undoubtedly contributes to the required green change. It has several features to make operations easier when providing health services, and of course, maintaining the required standards for a vehicle of this type.
The mechanical section is 100% electric, a range extender with a hydrogen fuel cell, a hybrid scheme capable of providing travel over 300 miles (480 kilometers approximately). The ambulance has been promoted by the Yorkshire County Health Service (England).
In fact, the first unit is manufactured and assembled, being the first COP26 attendees to detail it closely and presence that health services can also contribute to reduce emissions. Previously, several police departments around the world have opted for electric or hydrogen-powered vehicles, but when it comes to ambulances, this is the first sustainable and green option.
“A lot of effort has been put in by industry partners to bring the ZERRO project to this stage. We believe this is a key milestone for the development of hydrogen mobility and shows what can be done today to achieve zero emissions from trucks and utility vehicles,” said Amanda Lyne, CEO of ULEMCo.
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About ULEMCo
ULEMCo is a global pioneer of technology enabling commercial vehicles to convert the fuel they run on to include hydrogen. They work with operators who have HGV and LGV fleets to deploy hydrogen-powered cars, using this zero-emission fuel as part of their strategy to reduce transportation-related carbon emissions. Technical experts also provide practical solutions for more specialized options, such as garbage trucks and road sweepers.
Written by | Ronald Ortega
